Great Tips for Parents to step up their involvement!

We are at the point where harmful reform polices are locked in and the system is unlikely to be reversed. This is especially the case as 1:1 devices drive classroom instruction, in which there will no longer be room for classical learning. Children will then forever be cogs in the wheel of the managed 21st century planned economy and exposed to a steady diet of “digital french fries”. Even home school children would be affected if voucher laws are passed that increase the strings that are attached in the name of “badges” that will be necessary to move up. There are certainly things we can be doing now to make a difference and some items can take as little as 5-10 minutes. Here are some suggestions to step up our game!

LOCAL

Speak at your local school board meeting. Develop a rapport with your district officials. Make it a point to get to know your principal and support your teacher while making them better informed with proven facts and valid opinions. Be sure to explain how US Dept of Education is affecting local control.http://www.k12.wa.us/maps/SDmainmap.aspx

Hold informal coffee chats with other parents to answer questions and concerns about the effects of Opting Out.

Run for officer at your local school’s PTA unit.

Run for your local school board and/or volunteer on someone’s campaign

Regardless of which party you prefer, consider becoming a Precinct Committee Officer (PCO). Chances are the precinct may be open and you can be appointed. PCO’s help get out the vote come election season and are also listened to intently by elected state representatives and state senators. This is also a great networking opportunity to inform other about Education matters- even if you are not a full fledged PCO as anyone may attend county party central committee meetings as a guest.
Find your precinct and district voting info here: https://weiapplets.sos.wa.gov/MyVote/#/login

STATE

Take a trip over to Olympia and meet with your elected legislative district officials

FEDERAL

Join us at Washington State Parents Involved in Education (WAPIE) which is a state chapter affiliate of United States Parents Involved in Education (USPIE). There are several things you can do to help.

Develop a rapport with your Congressional representative and attend town hall meetings.